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Weloganite and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3   
8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Weloganite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Topaz physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Weloganite and Topaz chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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